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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
3
The Times Newspaper and Commercial Printing edited by E Jones publishes weekly on Thursdays for 200 a year. It proclaims itself the region’s sole all home but weekly newspaper serving Bayfield County.
An Outlook writer parodies child sophistication through three brief vignettes. A boy boasts he won a race for his father and horse, a girl mocks a rival over fashion, and a millionaire father’s son asks how much he is worth, exposing blase youth.
The Washington city postoffice will test new devices next year including a bell linked mail box system on regular routes. Each box will be wire connected to a central board, ring a bell when opened, and announce the box number. A telephone link will let carriers contact the main office or supervisor as needed.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach blood and mucous membranes. Claims it cures catarrh in all stages and offers $1000 for any case not cured, with testimonials available upon request.
A stray brown calf wandered into a farmyard about two weeks ago and appears strong and well nourished. Local owner urged to identify and claim the animal to restore it to proper custody.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana writes after ten years confined to bed with kidney disease. He could not move part of the time despite top medical care until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He calls it a God send. Frost Spies ran the notice.
Locomotive engineer Geo E Hansen of Lima Ohio reports constant engine vibration caused kidney trouble and says Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief. Frost Spies advertise the remedy as strengthening kidneys and curing kidney and bladder diseases for travelers and drivers who suffer from constant motion.
The Northern Pacific offers round trip tickets from Washburn to Minneapolis for one fare during June 4 8 and 11. Tickets must be returned within three days from sale time.
An official notice clarifies that the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers United Shows will not visit Washburn until September and that any similar promotions are unauthorized. The consolidated tour, traveling on sixty palace cars, will offer joint admission and uphold high standards with no games of chance.
Announcement notes the discontinuation of the tourist car service via Omaha and Union Pacific to Los Angeles. It also advertises excursion tickets from Washburn to Boston and from Washburn to Saratoga Springs with special fares including a round trip fare plus additional charges. Details point to sales at the depot and specific dates in late June and early July 1903.
A list of 1903 conventions with Omaha ticket sale offers. Destinations include Atlanta Detroit Baltimore and Denver with round trip rates and conditions. Also medical ad copy for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promoting stomach health and appetite relief.
An advertisement rejects cosmetics for skin improvement and promotes Green's August Flower to purify blood via liver health. It claims cures for dyspepsia, constipation, biliousness, and nervousness, with trial and regular bottle prices and a travel sale notice for Northern Pacific round trips to western Canadian and U.S. destinations.
A partial civic roster lists Chairman Nels Nelson and Supervisor Ed Cudmore with Treasurer Nels Lee and Clerk Charles O. Sowder. Assessor Thes Hughes is named alongside Police Chief Wescott, with Oscar and other executives in the frame.
L A Simonson serves as president with J Sheridan as secretary and A P Meistrand as vice president. Washburn Public Library names its board with W H Irish as president Nels M Oscar as vice president and Mrs Wm O'Neil as secretary along with a slate including T C McWilliams Mrs D W Corning D A Lamoreaux Mrs Wm O'Neil D B Cameron Chas O Sowder and Chris Peterson.
Attorneys at law listed as City Attorney of Washburn located over Bayfield County Bank indicate official legal representation or filing context for city matters.
Trips leave Ashland at 4 15 and 4 30 p m. The boat will skip lumber docks at Washburn and do dayturn trips only. 75 aims run connections with Wisconsin Central at Ashland for Gogebic Range and all other routes south. FLOO EARBOX.
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